Kingdom Of Shadows

I really got hooked on this book, great plot and well written.I wasn't all that anxious to read the modern parts of the novel as I find with Barbara Erskine she tends to write excellent "past" stories but the "present" storyline aren't as interesting to read. However even the "present" storline in this book wasn't half bad. One of her best infact.I just love how she can bring the characters and scenery to life and she does it very, very well in this novel as she did in Lady of Hay.It seems this novel isn't easy to get, but I recommend you try because it's worth reading.

This was the first Barbara Erskin book I read and since then have gone through everything she's written as quickly as I could. Her stories always sets the scene so clearly in my mind that I can't put it down for days! This would have to be my favourite book from Barbara Erskine, then it would be Child of the Phoenix and Lady of Hay. Someone wrote something about Diana Gababaldons book being just as wonderfull as this is and I have to agree 100%, also Virginia Andrews 'Heaven' series is a book to read if you want to get the same sort of quality in the writing and storyline.

Found and bought this book for .99 cents and after reading the first couple of chapters knew I had a treasure in my hands. Her writing is so good you can get lost in her world and at times feel every detailed description. I did not want the end to come and when it did was left craving for more. I plan to get my hands on everthing she has written and hopefully it will be as good as this one.

I loved this book. I bought it 10 years ago and have managed to get three copies. I have also read Lady of Hay (also a 5 star), Midnight is a Lonely Place and House of Echoes. Reading this book got me hooked on this type of storyline. If you liked this book, then read the Diana Gabaldon books.(My all time favorite books).

First I have to say that it was impossible to get hold of this book because it was out of print. One retailer made me wait for 7 month without any success. One day I ended up in a little bookstore called Shelly Leishman Books in Ottawa and the owner managed to get it for me within 2 weeks. Thank you. Lady of Hay continues in Child of the Phoenix and Child of the Phoenix goes on in Kingdom of Shadows. Each book is independent of course. What a read. Obviously if people loved the first two books they will go after this one too. It was worth waiting 7.5 months to end up reading in within 2 days.This book is a must read. I hope that Barbara Erskine will publish a new book soon.